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by HilaryN
Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:09 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How to wire spotlights
Replies: 10
Views: 47492

Many thanks, KB, I'll have a read through those links.

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by HilaryN
Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How to wire spotlights
Replies: 10
Views: 47492

Many thanks for your reply, KB. You've described how to connect from the previous light, and I think I follow that (except there don't seem to be any earth terminals in the spotlight fittings). How would I continue the circuit to the next light on the lighting circuit after the spots (e.g. the next ...
by HilaryN
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bath overflow not working
Replies: 3
Views: 7872

Update: the magiplug didn't work for me as water seemed to trickle out from under it as soon as water went in the bath, so I got a refund.

The overflow alarm works as long as I have doors open and no background noise.
by HilaryN
Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How to wire spotlights
Replies: 10
Views: 47492

I'd still love an answer to this if anyone can help me out?
by HilaryN
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How to wire spotlights
Replies: 10
Views: 47492

In the living room. We're actually putting in a new lighting circuit - part of long-term plan to re-wire the whole house. Building Control have been notified and done a prelim inspection to check the correct-sized cables used for lighting and sockets. No transformer is needed for the spotlights.
by HilaryN
Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How to wire spotlights
Replies: 10
Views: 47492

How to wire spotlights

I want to put in 3 spotlights with 1 switch. How do I wire this? My thought is a junction box with: 1.Cable from previous ceiling rose on circuit 2.Cable to next ceiling rose 3.Cable to switch 4.Cable to 1st spotlight. Then connect 2nd spotlight to 1st, 3rd spotlight to 2nd. Finish at 3rd spotlight ...
by HilaryN
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bath overflow not working
Replies: 3
Views: 7872

Thanks for your reply, htg. "The problem will probably be the number of holes in the overflow cover (chrome/gold decorative part) or the pipe diameter, you could try changing the overflow assembly Google "cgi.ebay.co.uk/BATH-WASTE-CHROME-PLUG-CHAIN-OVERFLOW-KIT-FREE-P+P_W0QQitemZ3702119748...
by HilaryN
Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bath overflow not working
Replies: 3
Views: 7872

Bath overflow not working

Our bath overflow only lets water out very slowly - nowhere near quickly enough to cope if the taps are left running. We've had the waste pipe and overflow pipe out and there is no blockage at all. Water flows out of the plughole fine. The plumber has been round and done the same thing (checked ther...
by HilaryN
Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to choose between different insulating materials?
Replies: 12
Views: 42219

stoneyboy, You're absolutely right about it being important to consider long-term consequences, and that's why I've written to the bodies concerned, because I think it's important that they are aware of the isssues you have mentioned before they make recommendations. In my case I live in a terraced ...
by HilaryN
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to choose between different insulating materials?
Replies: 12
Views: 42219

"Yes, probably not what you wanted to hear. "
Right! :(

Thanks for that, though. I've written to the energy saving trust and National Insulation Association (with a link to this thread) to let them know, as they recommend insulating solid brick walls.
by HilaryN
Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to choose between different insulating materials?
Replies: 12
Views: 42219

“To get to U value from thermal conductivity you need to divide by the thickness of the material. “ Thanks, Stoneyboy, I'm very grateful for your explanation because now it's all fallen into place and makes perfect sense! It also explains why thermal conductivity is in W/mK and U value is in W/m²K. ...
by HilaryN
Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to choose between different insulating materials?
Replies: 12
Views: 42219

How to choose between different insulating materials?

We're renovating our living-room and have stripped the walls down to the brick. Before re-plastering I'd like to insulate the external walls (solid brick walls). I have spent the day trying to determine what is the best material to use and am none the wiser! Ideally I'd like to know which material g...
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